used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Where can Rufie be?" thought Rose, as she heard six o'clock peal from a neighboring church-tower.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sometimes Rose and her two young companions were playing in Washington Park at that time, and ran to meet him when he appeared in sight.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sometimes Rose and her two young companions were playing in Washington Park at that time, and ran to meet him when he appeared in sight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Where can Rufie be?" thought Rose, as she heard six o'clock peal from a neighboring church-tower.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rufus generally reached his boarding-house at half-past five o'clock.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Where can Rufie be?" thought Rose, as she heard six o'clock peal from a neighboring church-tower.
boarding-house
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From this reading Rufus generally reached his boarding-house at half-past five o'clock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on the night of our hero's capture by Martin they waited for him in vain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But on the night of our hero's capture by Martin they waited for him in vain.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Where can Rufie be?" thought Rose, as she heard six o'clock peal from a neighboring church-tower.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading But on the night of our hero's capture by Martin they waited for him in vain.
church-tower
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From this reading "Where can Rufie be?" thought Rose, as she heard six o'clock peal from a neighboring church-tower.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Sometimes Rose and her two young companions were playing in Washington Park at that time, and ran to meet him when he appeared in sight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Rufus generally reached his boarding-house at half-past five o'clock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But on the night of our hero's capture by Martin they waited for him in vain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Where can Rufie be?" thought Rose, as she heard six o'clock peal from a neighboring church-tower.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Rufus generally reached his boarding-house at half-past five o'clock.
half-past
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From this reading Rufus generally reached his boarding-house at half-past five o'clock.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes Rose and her two young companions were playing in Washington Park at that time, and ran to meet him when he appeared in sight.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Where can Rufie be?" thought Rose, as she heard six o'clock peal from a neighboring church-tower.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes Rose and her two young companions were playing in Washington Park at that time, and ran to meet him when he appeared in sight.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading But on the night of our hero's capture by Martin they waited for him in vain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sometimes Rose and her two young companions were playing in Washington Park at that time, and ran to meet him when he appeared in sight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rufus generally reached his boarding-house at half-past five o'clock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sometimes Rose and her two young companions were playing in Washington Park at that time, and ran to meet him when he appeared in sight.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading But on the night of our hero's capture by Martin they waited for him in vain.
come together
From this reading Sometimes Rose and her two young companions were playing in Washington Park at that time, and ran to meet him when he appeared in sight.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading "Where can Rufie be?" thought Rose, as she heard six o'clock peal from a neighboring church-tower.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But on the night of our hero's capture by Martin they waited for him in vain.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Rufus generally reached his boarding-house at half-past five o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But on the night of our hero's capture by Martin they waited for him in vain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on the night of our hero's capture by Martin they waited for him in vain.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But on the night of our hero's capture by Martin they waited for him in vain.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Sometimes Rose and her two young companions were playing in Washington Park at that time, and ran to meet him when he appeared in sight.
pealnounUS /piːl/
a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
From this reading "Where can Rufie be?" thought Rose, as she heard six o'clock peal from a neighboring church-tower.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Sometimes Rose and her two young companions were playing in Washington Park at that time, and ran to meet him when he appeared in sight.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Sometimes Rose and her two young companions were playing in Washington Park at that time, and ran to meet him when he appeared in sight.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Rufus generally reached his boarding-house at half-past five o'clock.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Sometimes Rose and her two young companions were playing in Washington Park at that time, and ran to meet him when he appeared in sight.
Rufie
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From this reading "Where can Rufie be?" thought Rose, as she heard six o'clock peal from a neighboring church-tower.
Rufus
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From this reading Rufus generally reached his boarding-house at half-past five o'clock.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where can Rufie be?" thought Rose, as she heard six o'clock peal from a neighboring church-tower.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Sometimes Rose and her two young companions were playing in Washington Park at that time, and ran to meet him when he appeared in sight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "Where can Rufie be?" thought Rose, as she heard six o'clock peal from a neighboring church-tower.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes Rose and her two young companions were playing in Washington Park at that time, and ran to meet him when he appeared in sight.
SUSPENSEnounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading SUSPENSE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sometimes Rose and her two young companions were playing in Washington Park at that time, and ran to meet him when he appeared in sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But on the night of our hero's capture by Martin they waited for him in vain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But on the night of our hero's capture by Martin they waited for him in vain.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Where can Rufie be?" thought Rose, as she heard six o'clock peal from a neighboring church-tower.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Sometimes Rose and her two young companions were playing in Washington Park at that time, and ran to meet him when he appeared in sight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes Rose and her two young companions were playing in Washington Park at that time, and ran to meet him when he appeared in sight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Sometimes Rose and her two young companions were playing in Washington Park at that time, and ran to meet him when he appeared in sight.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading But on the night of our hero's capture by Martin they waited for him in vain.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading But on the night of our hero's capture by Martin they waited for him in vain.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Sometimes Rose and her two young companions were playing in Washington Park at that time, and ran to meet him when he appeared in sight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sometimes Rose and her two young companions were playing in Washington Park at that time, and ran to meet him when he appeared in sight.
at the time that
From this reading Sometimes Rose and her two young companions were playing in Washington Park at that time, and ran to meet him when he appeared in sight.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where can Rufie be?" thought Rose, as she heard six o'clock peal from a neighboring church-tower.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Sometimes Rose and her two young companions were playing in Washington Park at that time, and ran to meet him when he appeared in sight.
